Spiritual leader Kripalu Maharaj’s 75-year-old daughter died in a traffic accident

The elder daughter of spiritual leader Jagatguru Kripalu Maharaj died when her car was hit by a truck here on Sunday, while her two other sisters were seriously injured. According to police, 75-year-old Vishakha Tripathi, along with her two younger sisters and five others, drove away in two cars on Sunday morning. They were traveling from Vrindavan to Delhi via the Yamuna Express Route. “From there, they would go to Singapore for personal business,” a senior police official said.

On Sunday morning, a canter driver crashed into both vehicles in Dankaur area as they were about to board a flight from Delhi. “Canter number UP 80 FT 5477 Ashok Leyland hit two vehicles number UP 72 BX 7148 Innova Hi Cross and DL 7 CV 3044 Toyota Camry from behind on Yamuna Expressway near 8 km board under Thana Dankaur area from Agra. Noida, ” said a police officer.

A police spokesman said eight people, including Maharaj’s three daughters, were seriously injured in the accident. The other two girls included Shyama Tripathi, 69, and Krishna Tripathi, 67, who were traveling with Vishakha. They are receiving treatment at Apollo hospital.

The victims were admitted to hospitals in Noida and Delhi for treatment, the spokesperson said. “Soon after the accident, a police team reached the spot and took the injured to Kailash Hospital in Noida, where Vishakha breathed her last while receiving treatment,” a police official said, adding that the police sent the body for autopsy.

Those injured in the traffic accident include 35-year-old Deepak, 57-year-old Sanjay Malik, 40-year-old Januka Khadka, 53-year-old Kashmira Patel and 56-year-old Hansa Patel. Khadka and Kashmira are sisters.

In a condolence message, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, Bhakti Dham President Dr. He said it is with great sadness that we must inform you that Vishakha Tripathi has unfortunately passed away and her last rites will be performed in Vrindavan.

Vishakha Tripathi served as the President of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat. Known for his work in healthcare and education, he established charitable hospitals and schools while managing world-famous temples such as Prem Mandir.